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Public Complaints Commission concludes investigation into Sask. Marshals conduct
Public Complaints Commission concludes investigation into Sask. Marshals conduct

Global News

time25-07-2025

  • Politics
  • Global News

Public Complaints Commission concludes investigation into Sask. Marshals conduct

A Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS) member has resigned after being placed on leave earlier this year. This comes as an investigation into allegations of misconduct was done by the Public Complaints Commission (PCC). In a statement to Global News, the SMS confirmed it has received and reviewed a report from the PCC, saying the service 'takes all allegations involving member conduct seriously.' The SMS confirmed one of its members was the subject of a complaint back in April, which the commission was investigating. Opposition NDP justice critic Nicole Sarauer is now calling on Justice Minister Tim McLeod to make the report available to the public. 'I think it's in the public interest that this information be made open,' Sarauer said. 'Minister McLeod needs to rebuild trust within this new Marshals service with the public and he can do that by being open and transparent and releasing the report.' Story continues below advertisement The Marshals Service is still a relatively new organization, only beginning operations in May after its first class of recruits were sworn in back in April. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy In a statement, the provincial government said 'The PCC investigation into the complaint involving the Saskatchewan Marshal Service has been completed and, in accordance with the procedure established by The Police Act, 1990, has been provided to the Service for their review and action. As set out in The Police Act, 1990, the Minister of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety does not direct the day-to-day operations of the Saskatchewan Marshals Service.' The statement continues to say, 'The PCC is an independent, civilian-led body. The Minister of Justice and Attorney General does not direct the day-to-day operations of the Commission. The PCC does not issue public reports at the end of its investigations. 'It is standard practice for the PCC to provide its internal investigation reports to the relevant police agency to carry out any disciplinary measures or public reporting at their discretion. Questions regarding the results of the investigation are best directed to the Saskatchewan Marshals Service.' The statement concludes by saying, 'The NDP should understand that it would be inappropriate to interfere with the independence of the PCC by politicizing the decision to release the findings of investigations, and they should apologize to the SMS and the PCC for disrespecting their dedicated service.' Story continues below advertisement

Saskatchewan Marshals employee investigated after complaint is no longer with police force
Saskatchewan Marshals employee investigated after complaint is no longer with police force

CBC

time24-07-2025

  • CBC

Saskatchewan Marshals employee investigated after complaint is no longer with police force

A Saskatchewan Marshals employee placed on leave before the program was even up and running is no longer with the organization. In April, the service confirmed one of its members was the subject of a complaint being investigated by the Public Complaints Commission (PCC), a five-person civilian body appointed by the provincial government that investigates and reviews complaints against police. The service said the member had been put on administrative leave as the investigation was being carried out. "The member in question chose to voluntarily end their employment with the [Saskatchewan Marshals Service]," Cara Burrows, the director of communications for the service, said in an email. Details on the nature of the complaint were not released in April and not provided on Thursday. On Wednesday, the PCC confirmed it had completed its investigation. It said it provided the results to the Marshals service, as required by Saskatchewan's Police Act. Burrows confirmed the service had reviewed the PCC report. She said the service takes allegations involving member conduct seriously, but would be unable to "provide further information due to privacy and personnel matters." The public will not be informed about the former employee's identity, the nature of the allegations or the result of the investigation. The Saskatchewan Marshals Service swore in its first class of recruits at the end of April and began operations in May. Marshals are expected to focus on rural crime, finding high-risk offenders and people with outstanding warrants, and assisting RCMP, First Nations and municipal police services. Investigation into Regina Police chief ongoing The PCC also confirmed its investigation into a complaint against Regina Police Chief Farooq Sheikh is still ongoing. Sheik has been suspended with pay, as required under the Police Act, since April after a complaint from the public. Details about the nature of the complaint have not been made public.

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